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- 1978: The Year of the W.A.S.P.
- Program for the 1978 Reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) held in Colorado Springs from September 27 to October 1.
- [1978 WASP Conference, Air Force Academy tour ticket]
- A ticket for Gayle Snell from the 1978 WASP Conference in Colorado Springs, marked for a tour of the US Air Force Academy.
- [1978 WASP Conference Name Tag]
- Name tag with the diamond WASP wings logo and the name of Alberta F. Head, Tower Operator, written on it from the 1978 Women Airforce Service Pilots conference in Colorado Springs.
- [1978 WASP Name Tag for Charlyne Creger]
- Name tag from 1978 W.A.S.P. Confernece in Colorado Springs that features an image of the WASP diamond wings logo at the top center. The name "Creger" is written in pen on the card.
- [Air Force Academy Packet]
- An Air Force Academy folder with several brochures inside promoting the school, admission steps, and cadet life. Included is a notice about alcohol on the premises of the Antlers Plaza Hotel.
- [Air Reserve Orders Number E-9250]
- Reserve orders for Captain Marjorie Wakeham promoting her to reserve status in the United States Air Force.
- [Aircraft Delivery Order #6]
- Orders for several Air Force Pilots and WASP to ferry aircraft from Wichita Kansas to air bases in various U.S. cities.
- [Bridge over mountain river]
- Photograph of steel bridge over a river in Rocky Mountains, somewhere in Colorado. Behind it are two buildings at the base of a ridge, with several 1970s-style cars parked in front.
- [Cadets Marching at Air Force Academy]
- Photograph of several formations of Air Force Academy cadets marching on pavement past the Chapel Overlook. Vandenberg Hall is visible in the background; a T-38 stands on display at the left corner of the grass.
- [Cadets walking at the United States Air Force Academy]
- Photograph of a large number of cadets in uniform walking on pavement at the United States Air Force Academy, looking northeast from the Chapel Overlook. Vandenburg Hall and a static display T-38 Talon are in the background.
- [Certificate of Appreciation]
- Certificate presented to Rigdon "Rig" Edwards at the 1978 WASP Reunion in Colorado Springs, Colorado acknowledging his "wholehearted and dedicated service to the WASP organization."
- [Charlyne Creger Outside USAF Academy Cadet Chapel]
- Photograph of Charlyne Creger and Women Airforce Service Pilot, both wearing uniforms, outside of the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel. There are some other people in the background walking into the building.
- [Clipping: Cochran's Convent]
- Magazine clipping of "Cochran's Convent" by SMSgt Harold Newcomb. An old article about who the WASP were and how they started and ended is included.
- [Clipping: Colorado celebrates 60 years of air mail]
- Newspaper clipping from The Falcon Flyer discussing the 60th anniversary of air mail in Colorado, celebrated by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society.
- [Clipping: Department of Colorado American Legion Seeks National OK for WASP]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about a resolution passed by the American Legion's Department of Colorado in support of the WASP. The back of the clipping includes letters to the editor and a portion of an editorial about the National Research Council's report about problems with the VA hospital system.
- [Clipping: Goldcoast 99s Biography. Helen Wyatt Snapp]
- A Goldcoast 99s newsletter with Helen Snapp's biography and an announcement that a membership chairman is needed.
- [Clipping: On the Ski Slopes]
- Newspaper clipping showing a photo of Miss Charlyne Creger (second from right) with a group of friends on skis at Winter Park, Colorado.
- [Clipping: They just wanted to fly]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members, including Grace Birge Mayfield, Mary Macabe, Kristine Lent, Alice Riff, Ann Oliver, Ann Criswell Adden, Verda Mae Jennings Lowe, Betty Haas Pfister, Florene Miller, Millicent Young, and Barbara Flemming Foss. The article discusses the personal experiences of the women serving in WWII. On the back of the clippings, there is an advertisement for a drapery shop and an article on catalog ordering.
- [Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]
- Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
- [Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]
- Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
- [Clipping: WASPs Got Niche in History With Goldwater's Help]
- Newspaper clipping from the Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph discussing the recent recognition of the WASP as military veterans due to legislation sponsored by Barry Goldwater, with a picture of Millicent Young. On the back are excerpts about the Palestinian and Lebanese conflicts.
- [Clipping: Woman made revolutionary WWII flights]
- Newspaper clipping describing the life of Jane Tedeschi, her desire for flying air craft and her experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
- [Correspondence from Lucile Wise to Eleanor Brown]
- Correspondence from Lucile Wise to Eleanor Brown, consisting of a brief letter from Wise to Brown and two enclosures. The first enclosure is a letter from Michael D. Achey with information on how groups and individuals can support the National Advisory Committee (NAC) meeting in May 2005. The second enclosure is a letter from Mary McCleary Posner about the 17th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Veterans Celebration to be held from May 27-30, 2005.
- Denver Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 13th Edition
- Aeronautical map of a four state region consisting of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado that shows cities, topographical features, ranch lands, national parks, and various aeronautical symbols for flight navigation. A large portion of Colorado and its cities make up most of the map. Scale 1:500,000.
- Denver Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 6th Edition
- Aeronautical map of a four state region consisting of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado that shows topographical features, ranch lands, national parks, and various aeronautical symbols for flight navigation. An enlarged portion of the map in the bottom left corner shows a closer look at Denver, Colorado and its surrounding cities. Scale 1:500,000.
- [F-104 and Marching Cadets at Air Force Academy]
- Photograph of a F-104 Starfighter on display at the US Air Force Academy, taken from the Chapel Overlook looking southeast. Several formations of cadets are marching in formation on the pavement.
- [Five People Conversing at WASP Reunion]
- Photograph from the 1978 WASP reunion of an older man, two older women, and two obscured people on the edge of the frame conversing over drinks and cigarettes. The man is wearing a beige jacket; the middle woman is wearing a white blouse, and the woman on the right is wearing a white jacket over a blue shirt with a large collar. Another man and woman are visible behind the man.
- [Gayle Snell and Woman by Pool]
- Photograph of Gayle Snell sitting in a chair by a rooftop pool while another woman sits on the ground. Southern Colorado Springs is visible in the background, beyond which are The Horns and Cheyenne Mountain.
- [Gayle Snell and Woman Talking]
- Photograph of Gayle Snell (right) and another woman seated and talking in a room with wood paneled walls at the 1978 WASP reunion.
- [Gayle Snell in Mountain Parking Lot]
- Photograph of Gayle Snell standing with a camera in a parking lot at the base of a large, forested hill. Various 1970s-style cars are parked around her.
- [Gayle Snell outside of Hotel hosting WASP Reunion]
- Photograph of a WASP veteran Gayle Snell standing in the front of a hotel in Colorado Springs, hosting the 1978 WASP reunion. Various 1970s style cars are visible in the parking lot.
- [Gayle Snell with Friend on Bed]
- Photograph of Gayle Snell, right, sitting with another woman on a bed in a hotel room. Snell is wearing a WASP reunion nametag.
- [Helen Snapp and Friends at Royal Gorge]
- Photograph of WASP Helen Wyatt Snapp, Helen M. Schaefer, Juanita "Nita" Bolish Cooke, and Jeanne Bennett Robertson sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in front of the Royal Gorge in Colorado Springs.
- [Invitation to Jacqueline Cochran's Memorial Service, November 6, 1980]
- Invitation to Jacqueline Cochran's memorial service at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on November 6, 1980, at 4:30 p.m. The invitation includes a photo of Cochran on the front, and a map of the Air Force Academy on the back.
- [Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]
- Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
- [Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP, April 3, 1978]
- Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP discussing an upcoming conference for former WASP members in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The letter is printed on WASP Conference stationary, and includes a form for registering for tours at the conference. Also included is a second letter from Penny Garrett to WASP members about contributing to a souvenir program for the event.
- [Letter from "Bill" to Gayle Snell, January 9, 1985]
- Letter from a Bill to Gayle Snell discussing the new year, an attached copy of a news story on the WASP, the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame banquet, and his retirement. Written on U.S. Air Force Academy stationary.
- [Letter from Celia Hunter, January 1972]
- Letter from Celia Hunter discussing the year 1971.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 21, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing orders to ferry a plane from Colorado Springs, getting a train there, and recent correspondence. Written on Braniff Airways stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 22, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing meeting a private from Jacksonville, flying, and seeing Pike's Peak. Written on Texas Zephyr stationary.
- [Letter from Eleanor "Mickey" Brown to Betty, October 23, 1978?]
- Letter from WASP Mickey Brown to a friend named Betty discussing pictures from the reunion in Colorado Springs, flying, recent correspondence, and other minor topics.
- [Letter from Henri Pepper to Dean Hollinger, August 2, 1990]
- Letter from Henri Pepper to Dean Hollinger giving information about Holly Grasso.
- [Letter from Homer to WASP Steering Committee, September 8, 1997]
- Letter from Homer to WASP Steering Committee discussing the 2000 reunion, transportation, and housing of the official WASP archives.
- [Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro and the "Texas Ten Petitioners," September 18, 1979]
- Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Gerano and nine other WASP veterans, castigating them and a petition they circulated about the Order of Fifinella and its finances.
- [Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro, September 18, 1979]
- Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro expressing displeasure with the Texas Ten's decision to send their petition to the class secretaries in addition to the board of directors.
- [Letter from Nancy Parrish to Gayle Snell, April 26, 2004]
- Letter from Nancy Parrish to Gayle Snell inviting her to participate in a historical project with the Air Force ROTC Arnold Air Society, where they will be educating the public on the WASP.
- [Letter from Vi Cowden to WASP, July 7, 1997]
- Letter from Vi Cowden to WASP discussing the upcoming WASP Memorial Dedication in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the hotel they will be staying in. The address label of Dawn Seymour can be seen in the bottom left.
- [Notice from WASP Betty Jo Reed]
- Notice from WASP Betty Jo Reed, concerning an upcoming WASP conference, including rules, special dates, and information on extra activities at the conference.
- [Order from Roscoe D. Stovall to Marjorie Wakeham, November 10, 1965]
- Order from Roscoe D. Stovall to Marjorie Wakeham indicating that she has been removed from reserve status and assigned to the Retired Reserve Section.
- [Order of Fifinella meeting minutes, May 10, 1979]
- Minutes for the Order of Fifinella meeting of May 10, 1979, including the secretary's report, treasurer's report, issues with an order of prints from artist Rick Broom, selecting a site for the 1980 WASP reunion, commissions and organization, old business, and new business. The first page is not included.